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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.85, 141.99 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.85, 141.99 and 72.11 is: 107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.85 : 141.99 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.85/141.99 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.85x = 141.99 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.85x = 10,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239.25/94.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.96

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