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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 141.87 and 65.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 141.87 and 65.78 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 141.87 = 65.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/141.87 = 65.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 141.87 × 65.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 9,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332.21/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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