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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 141.86 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 141.86 and 85.68 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 141.86 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/141.86 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 141.86 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 12,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154.56/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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