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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.83, 143.88 and 90.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.83, 143.88 and 90.85 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.83 : 143.88 = 90.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.83/143.88 = 90.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.83x = 143.88 × 90.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.83x = 13,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,071.50/95.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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