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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 142.58 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 142.58 and 91.85 is: 137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 142.58 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/142.58 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 142.58 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 13,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,096.56/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.99

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