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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 142.12 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 142.12 and 74.44 is: 111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 142.12 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/142.12 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 142.12 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 10,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,579.41/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.60

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