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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 142.32 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 142.32 and 67.44 is: 101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 142.32 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/142.32 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 142.32 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 9,598.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,598.06/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.25

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