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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 141.39 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 141.39 and 68.80 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 141.39 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/141.39 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 141.39 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 9,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727.63/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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