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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 142.08 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 142.08 and 67.79 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 142.08 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/142.08 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 142.08 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 9,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,631.60/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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