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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.09, 141.21 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.09, 141.21 and 68.29 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.09 : 141.21 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.09/141.21 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.09x = 141.21 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.09x = 9,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,642.88/94.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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