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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 142.41 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 142.41 and 72.22 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 142.41 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/142.41 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 142.41 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 10,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,284.85/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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