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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 140.94 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 140.94 and 94.34 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 140.94 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/140.94 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 140.94 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 13,296.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,296.28/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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