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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 141.98 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 141.98 and 84.20 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 141.98 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/141.98 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 141.98 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 11,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,953.59/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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