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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 141.83 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 141.83 and 84.30 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 141.83 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/141.83 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 141.83 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 11,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,956.27/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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