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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 141.88 and 70.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 141.88 and 70.23 is: 105.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 141.88 = 70.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/141.88 = 70.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 141.88 × 70.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 9,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,963.88/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.28

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