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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 140.97 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 140.97 and 71.26 is: 106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 140.97 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/140.97 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 140.97 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 10,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,044.46/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.69

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