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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.32, 141.24 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.32, 141.24 and 76.32 is: 114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.32 : 141.24 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.32/141.24 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.32x = 141.24 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.32x = 10,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,779.44/94.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.29

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