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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.50, 142.93 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.50, 142.93 and 90.24 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.50 : 142.93 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.50/142.93 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.50x = 142.93 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.50x = 12,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,898.00/95.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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