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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 141.15 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 141.15 and 76.19 is: 114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 141.15 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/141.15 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 141.15 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 10,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,754.22/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.07

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