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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.20, 141.31 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.20, 141.31 and 71.66 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.20 : 141.31 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.20/141.31 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.20x = 141.31 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.20x = 10,126.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,126.27/94.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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