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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.57, 140.98 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.57, 140.98 and 93.09 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.57 : 140.98 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.57/140.98 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.57x = 140.98 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.57x = 13,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,123.60/94.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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