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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 141.66 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 141.66 and 80.47 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 141.66 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/141.66 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 141.66 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 11,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,398.27/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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