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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.06, 140.38 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.06, 140.38 and 91.63 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.06 : 140.38 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.06/140.38 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.06x = 140.38 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.06x = 12,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863.02/94.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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