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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 142.52 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 142.52 and 93.44 is: 140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 142.52 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/142.52 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 142.52 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 13,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317.07/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.89

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