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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.04, 140.85 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.04, 140.85 and 59.70 is: 89.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.04 : 140.85 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.04/140.85 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.04x = 140.85 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.04x = 8,408.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,408.75/94.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.42

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