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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 140.31 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 140.31 and 89.83 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 140.31 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/140.31 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 140.31 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 12,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604.05/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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