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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.09, 140.85 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.09, 140.85 and 61.52 is: 92.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.09 : 140.85 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.09/140.85 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.09x = 140.85 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.09x = 8,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665.09/94.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.09

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