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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 141.37 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 141.37 and 92.91 is: 138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 141.37 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/141.37 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 141.37 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 13,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134.22/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.39

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