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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 142.23 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 142.23 and 91.90 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 142.23 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/142.23 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 142.23 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 13,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,070.94/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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