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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.50, 140.64 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.50, 140.64 and 93.45 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.50 : 140.64 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.50/140.64 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.50x = 140.64 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.50x = 13,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,142.10/94.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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