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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.69, 141.78 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.69, 141.78 and 75.34 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.69 : 141.78 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.69/141.78 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.69x = 141.78 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.69x = 10,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681.71/94.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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