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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 141 and 79.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 141 and 79.68 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 141 = 79.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/141 = 79.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 141 × 79.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 11,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,234.88/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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