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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.06, 140.85 and 65.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.06, 140.85 and 65.11 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.06 : 140.85 = 65.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.06/140.85 = 65.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.06x = 140.85 × 65.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.06x = 9,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170.74/94.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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