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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 140.97 and 59.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 140.97 and 59.97 is: 89.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 140.97 = 59.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/140.97 = 59.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 140.97 × 59.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 8,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,453.97/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.76

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