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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.49, 141.66 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.49, 141.66 and 71.63 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.49 : 141.66 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.49/141.66 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.49x = 141.66 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.49x = 10,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,147.11/94.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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