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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 141.46 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 141.46 and 93.98 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 141.46 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/141.46 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 141.46 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 13,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,294.53/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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