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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.71, 141.12 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.71, 141.12 and 93.81 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.71 : 141.12 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.71/141.12 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.71x = 141.12 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.71x = 13,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238.47/94.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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