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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 141.73 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 141.73 and 93.54 is: 140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 141.73 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/141.73 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 141.73 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 13,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,257.42/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.11

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