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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.60, 143.75 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.60, 143.75 and 94.60 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.60 : 143.75 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.60/143.75 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.60x = 143.75 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.60x = 13,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,598.75/94.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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