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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 141.89 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 141.89 and 74.33 is: 111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 141.89 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/141.89 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 141.89 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 10,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,546.67/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.35

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