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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.20, 140.55 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.20, 140.55 and 93.60 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.20 : 140.55 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.20/140.55 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.20x = 140.55 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.20x = 13,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,155.48/94.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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