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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.38, 141.27 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.38, 141.27 and 65.40 is: 97.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.38 : 141.27 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.38/141.27 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.38x = 141.27 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.38x = 9,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,239.06/94.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.89

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