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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.21 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.21 and 91.15 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.21 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.21 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.21 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 12,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,780.14/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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