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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 140.28 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 140.28 and 89 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 140.28 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/140.28 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 140.28 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 12,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484.92/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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