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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.02, 141.18 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.02, 141.18 and 74.78 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.02 : 141.18 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.02/141.18 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.02x = 141.18 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.02x = 10,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,557.44/94.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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