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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 141.72 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 141.72 and 71.66 is: 107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 141.72 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/141.72 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 141.72 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 10,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155.66/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.51

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