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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.39, 141.45 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.39, 141.45 and 74 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.39 : 141.45 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.39/141.45 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.39x = 141.45 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.39x = 10,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,467.30/94.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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