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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.69, 141.81 and 71.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.69, 141.81 and 71.81 is: 107.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.69 : 141.81 = 71.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.69/141.81 = 71.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.69x = 141.81 × 71.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.69x = 10,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,183.38/94.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.54

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