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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.13, 140.85 and 55.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.13, 140.85 and 55.63 is: 83.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.13 : 140.85 = 55.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.13/140.85 = 55.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.13x = 140.85 × 55.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.13x = 7,835.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,835.13/94.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.24

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