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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.19, 140.56 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.19, 140.56 and 91.76 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.19 : 140.56 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.19/140.56 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.19x = 140.56 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.19x = 12,897.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897.37/94.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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