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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.10, 140.94 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.10, 140.94 and 78.91 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.10 : 140.94 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.10/140.94 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.10x = 140.94 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.10x = 11,121.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,121.22/94.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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