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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 140.97 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 140.97 and 69.60 is: 104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 140.97 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/140.97 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 140.97 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 9,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811.51/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.21

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