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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.02, 140.88 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.02, 140.88 and 73.62 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.02 : 140.88 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.02/140.88 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.02x = 140.88 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.02x = 10,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371.59/94.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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