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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 141.28 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 141.28 and 74.01 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 141.28 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/141.28 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 141.28 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 10,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,456.48/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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