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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 140.95 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 140.95 and 81.52 is: 121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 140.95 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/140.95 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 140.95 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 11,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,490.10/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.95

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