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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.41, 141.72 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.41, 141.72 and 72.69 is: 109.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.41 : 141.72 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.41/141.72 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.41x = 141.72 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.41x = 10,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,301.63/94.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.12

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