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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.88, 142.83 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.88, 142.83 and 74.72 is: 112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 142.83 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/142.83 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 142.83 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 10,672.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672.26/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.48

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