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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 140.36 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 140.36 and 89.29 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 140.36 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/140.36 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 140.36 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 12,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532.74/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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