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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 141.68 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 141.68 and 74.23 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 141.68 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/141.68 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 141.68 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 10,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,516.74/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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