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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 142.82 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 142.82 and 91.26 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 142.82 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/142.82 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 142.82 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 13,033.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033.75/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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