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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.32, 140.76 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.32, 140.76 and 89.46 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.32 : 140.76 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.32/140.76 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.32x = 140.76 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.32x = 12,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592.39/94.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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