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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 140.62 and 70.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 140.62 and 70.08 is: 104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 140.62 = 70.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/140.62 = 70.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 140.62 × 70.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 9,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,854.65/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.70

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