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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.16, 142.04 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.16, 142.04 and 90.48 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.16 : 142.04 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.16/142.04 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.16x = 142.04 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.16x = 12,851.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851.78/95.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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