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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.66, 141.98 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.66, 141.98 and 70.76 is: 106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.66 : 141.98 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.66/141.98 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.66x = 141.98 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.66x = 10,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,046.50/94.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.13

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