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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 140.13 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 140.13 and 93.15 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 140.13 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/140.13 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 140.13 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 13,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,053.11/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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