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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 140.82 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 140.82 and 94.35 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 140.82 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/140.82 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 140.82 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 13,286.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,286.37/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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