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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.60, 140.99 and 94.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.60, 140.99 and 94.36 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.60 : 140.99 = 94.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.60/140.99 = 94.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.60x = 140.99 × 94.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.60x = 13,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,303.82/94.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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