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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.03, 140.78 and 61.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.03, 140.78 and 61.43 is: 91.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.03 : 140.78 = 61.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.03/140.78 = 61.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.03x = 140.78 × 61.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.03x = 8,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,648.12/94.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.97

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