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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.44, 140.94 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.44, 140.94 and 92.01 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.44 : 140.94 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.44/140.94 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.44x = 140.94 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.44x = 12,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,966.72/94.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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