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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 140.89 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 140.89 and 59.76 is: 89.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 140.89 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/140.89 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 140.89 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 8,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,418.58/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.41

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