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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.06, 140.96 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.06, 140.96 and 57.50 is: 86.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.06 : 140.96 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.06/140.96 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.06x = 140.96 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.06x = 8,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105.20/94.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.17

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