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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 140.90 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 140.90 and 81.99 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 140.90 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/140.90 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 140.90 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 11,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,551.98/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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