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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.04, 140.98 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.04, 140.98 and 75 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.04 : 140.98 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.04/140.98 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.04x = 140.98 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.04x = 10,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,573.50/94.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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