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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 140.84 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 140.84 and 82.98 is: 123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 140.84 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/140.84 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 140.84 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 11,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,687.20/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.98

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