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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 142.52 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 142.52 and 73.13 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 142.52 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/142.52 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 142.52 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 10,421.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,421.41/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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