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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.47 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.47 and 75.88 is: 113.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.47 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.47 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.47 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 10,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,658.86/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.39

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