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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.47, 141.82 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.47, 141.82 and 80.14 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.47 : 141.82 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.47/141.82 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.47x = 141.82 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.47x = 11,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,365.45/94.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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