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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.11, 140.55 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.11, 140.55 and 81.96 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.11 : 140.55 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.11/140.55 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.11x = 140.55 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.11x = 11,519.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,519.90/94.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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