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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.71, 141.75 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.71, 141.75 and 65.72 is: 98.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.71 : 141.75 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.71/141.75 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.71x = 141.75 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.71x = 9,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,316.16/94.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.36

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