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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.60, 141.62 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.60, 141.62 and 71.86 is: 107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.60 : 141.62 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.60/141.62 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.60x = 141.62 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.60x = 10,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,176.45/94.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.58

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