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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 142.79 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 142.79 and 93.56 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 142.79 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/142.79 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 142.79 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 13,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,359.43/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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