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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.68, 143.17 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.68, 143.17 and 90.72 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.68 : 143.17 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.68/143.17 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.68x = 143.17 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.68x = 12,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988.16/95.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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