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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.11, 140.88 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.11, 140.88 and 53.40 is: 79.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.11 : 140.88 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.11/140.88 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.11x = 140.88 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.11x = 7,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522.99/94.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.94

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