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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 140.82 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 140.82 and 79.85 is: 119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 140.82 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/140.82 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 140.82 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 11,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,243.77/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.42

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