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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.78, 143.58 and 90.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.78, 143.58 and 90.41 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.78 : 143.58 = 90.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.78/143.58 = 90.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.78x = 143.58 × 90.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.78x = 12,980.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,980.35/95.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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