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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.37, 140.67 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.37, 140.67 and 93.29 is: 139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.37 : 140.67 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.37/140.67 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.37x = 140.67 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.37x = 13,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,122.40/94.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.06

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