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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.08, 140.96 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.08, 140.96 and 84.68 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.08 : 140.96 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.08/140.96 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.08x = 140.96 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.08x = 11,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,936.49/94.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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