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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.05, 140.83 and 50.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.05, 140.83 and 50.64 is: 75.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.05 : 140.83 = 50.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.05/140.83 = 50.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.05x = 140.83 × 50.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.05x = 7,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131.63/94.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.83

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