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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 141.14 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 141.14 and 73.96 is: 110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 141.14 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/141.14 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 141.14 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 10,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,438.55/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.51

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