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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.23, 141.39 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.23, 141.39 and 71.46 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.23 : 141.39 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.23/141.39 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.23x = 141.39 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.23x = 10,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,103.73/94.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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