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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 141.17 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 141.17 and 67.28 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 141.17 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/141.17 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 141.17 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 9,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,496.88/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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