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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 141.85 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 141.85 and 71.55 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 141.85 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/141.85 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 141.85 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 10,149.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,149.37/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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