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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.40, 140.52 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.40, 140.52 and 94.40 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.40 : 140.52 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.40/140.52 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.40x = 140.52 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.40x = 13,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,265.09/94.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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