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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 141.66 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 141.66 and 72.76 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 141.66 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/141.66 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 141.66 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 10,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307.18/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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