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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.23, 141.91 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.23, 141.91 and 83.50 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.23 : 141.91 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.23/141.91 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.23x = 141.91 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.23x = 11,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,849.49/94.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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