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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 142.67 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 142.67 and 91.02 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 142.67 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/142.67 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 142.67 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 12,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,985.82/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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