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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.49, 141.55 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.49, 141.55 and 75.27 is: 112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.49 : 141.55 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.49/141.55 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.49x = 141.55 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.49x = 10,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653.38/94.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.75

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