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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.31, 141.39 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.31, 141.39 and 74.99 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.31 : 141.39 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.31/141.39 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.31x = 141.39 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.31x = 10,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602.84/94.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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