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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.34, 140.86 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.34, 140.86 and 82.18 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.34 : 140.86 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.34/140.86 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.34x = 140.86 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.34x = 11,575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,575.87/94.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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