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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.38, 141.21 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.38, 141.21 and 68.76 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.38 : 141.21 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.38/141.21 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.38x = 141.21 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.38x = 9,709.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,709.60/94.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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