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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.96, 141.57 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.96, 141.57 and 91.53 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.96 : 141.57 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.96/141.57 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.96x = 141.57 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.96x = 12,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957.90/93.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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