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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.47, 140.83 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.47, 140.83 and 89.34 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.47 : 140.83 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.47/140.83 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.47x = 140.83 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.47x = 12,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,581.59/94.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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