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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.69, 141.72 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.69, 141.72 and 76.42 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.69 : 141.72 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.69/141.72 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.69x = 141.72 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.69x = 10,830.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,830.24/94.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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