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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 141.95 and 76.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 141.95 and 76.71 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 141.95 = 76.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/141.95 = 76.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 141.95 × 76.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 10,889.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,889.71/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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