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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.85, 142.11 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.85, 142.11 and 91.10 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.85 : 142.11 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.85/142.11 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.85x = 142.11 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.85x = 12,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,945.05/94.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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