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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 142.50 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 142.50 and 69.40 is: 104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 142.50 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/142.50 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 142.50 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 9,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,888.79/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.17

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