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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 142.37 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 142.37 and 74.64 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 142.37 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/142.37 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 142.37 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 10,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,626.12/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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