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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.54, 141.68 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.54, 141.68 and 74.25 is: 111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.54 : 141.68 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.54/141.68 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.54x = 141.68 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.54x = 10,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,519.74/94.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.27

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