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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 372.07 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 372.07 and 94.02 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 372.07 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/372.07 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 372.07 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 34,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,982.02/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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