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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.38, 141.36 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.38, 141.36 and 73.80 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.38 : 141.36 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.38/141.36 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.38x = 141.36 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.38x = 10,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,432.37/94.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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