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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 140.94 and 57.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 140.94 and 57.94 is: 86.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 140.94 = 57.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/140.94 = 57.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 140.94 × 57.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 8,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165.71/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.76

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