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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.44, 140.83 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.44, 140.83 and 89.32 is: 133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.44 : 140.83 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.44/140.83 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.44x = 140.83 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.44x = 12,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578.23/94.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.19

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