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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 142.35 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 142.35 and 74.62 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 142.35 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/142.35 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 142.35 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 10,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622.16/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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