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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.34, 140.68 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.34, 140.68 and 79.22 is: 118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.34 : 140.68 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.34/140.68 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.34x = 140.68 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.34x = 11,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,144.67/94.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.13

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