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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 141.96 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 141.96 and 70.56 is: 105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 141.96 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/141.96 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 141.96 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 10,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,016.70/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.75

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