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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.20, 142.92 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.20, 142.92 and 91 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.20 : 142.92 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.20/142.92 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.20x = 142.92 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.20x = 13,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,005.72/95.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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