The volume of a rectangular prism can be calculated with the formula V=lwh, where V is the volume, l is the length, w is the width, and h is the height. If a rectangular prism has a volume of 90 ft.3, length of 3 ft., and height of 12 ft., what is its width? Enter your answer as a decimal.

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The volume of the rectangular prism is given as 90 ft^3. The length is given as 3 ft and the height is given as 12 ft.

We can use the formula V = lwh to find the width.

Substituting the given values, we have 90 = 3 * w * 12.

Simplifying the equation, we get 90 = 36w.

Dividing both sides of the equation by 36, we find w = 90/36.

Evaluating the right side of the equation, we have w = 2.5.

Therefore, the width of the rectangular prism is 2.5 ft.