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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.61, 141.68 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.61, 141.68 and 72.89 is: 109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.61 : 141.68 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.61/141.68 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.61x = 141.68 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.61x = 10,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,327.06/94.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.15

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