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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.23, 142.61 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.23, 142.61 and 90.44 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.23 : 142.61 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.23/142.61 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.23x = 142.61 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.23x = 12,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897.93/95.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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