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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.29, 141.44 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.29, 141.44 and 68.48 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.29 : 141.44 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.29/141.44 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.29x = 141.44 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.29x = 9,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684.76/94.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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