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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 141.98 and 84.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 141.98 and 84.09 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 141.98 = 84.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/141.98 = 84.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 141.98 × 84.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 11,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,938.68/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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