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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 142.20 and 67.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 142.20 and 67.90 is: 101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 142.20 = 67.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/142.20 = 67.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 142.20 × 67.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 9,655.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,655.38/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.74

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