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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 140.68 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 140.68 and 91.02 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 140.68 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/140.68 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 140.68 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 12,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804.80/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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