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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.32, 140.58 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.32, 140.58 and 93.56 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.32 : 140.58 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.32/140.58 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.32x = 140.58 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.32x = 13,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152.66/94.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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