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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 140.86 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 140.86 and 93.32 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 140.86 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/140.86 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 140.86 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 13,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,145.06/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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