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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.92 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.92 and 55.44 is: 83.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.92 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.92 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.92 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 7,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,812.60/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.11

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