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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.11, 140.56 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.11, 140.56 and 80.44 is: 120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.11 : 140.56 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.11/140.56 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.11x = 140.56 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.11x = 11,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306.09/94.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.14

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