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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 140.42 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 140.42 and 94.94 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 140.42 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/140.42 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 140.42 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 13,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331.47/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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