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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.29, 140.72 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.29, 140.72 and 84.04 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.29 : 140.72 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.29/140.72 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.29x = 140.72 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.29x = 11,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826.11/94.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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