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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 141.30 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 141.30 and 91.80 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 141.30 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/141.30 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 141.30 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 12,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,971.34/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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