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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.63, 140.89 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.63, 140.89 and 93.35 is: 138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.63 : 140.89 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.63/140.89 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.63x = 140.89 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.63x = 13,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152.08/94.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.98

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