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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.40, 142.44 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.40, 142.44 and 91.01 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.40 : 142.44 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.40/142.44 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.40x = 142.44 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.40x = 12,963.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,963.46/94.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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