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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 140.90 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 140.90 and 55.66 is: 83.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 140.90 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/140.90 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 140.90 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 7,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842.22/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.28

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