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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 141.54 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 141.54 and 94.22 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 141.54 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/141.54 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 141.54 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 13,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,335.19/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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