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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 141.45 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 141.45 and 76.55 is: 114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 141.45 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/141.45 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 141.45 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 10,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,827.00/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.08

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