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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.36, 140.39 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.36, 140.39 and 94.06 is: 139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.36 : 140.39 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.36/140.39 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.36x = 140.39 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.36x = 13,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205.08/94.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.94

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