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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.38, 141.63 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.38, 141.63 and 80.94 is: 121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.38 : 141.63 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.38/141.63 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.38x = 141.63 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.38x = 11,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463.53/94.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.46

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