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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 141.93 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 141.93 and 74.62 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 141.93 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/141.93 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 141.93 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 10,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590.82/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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