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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 141.23 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 141.23 and 68.62 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 141.23 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/141.23 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 141.23 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 9,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,690.51/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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