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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 142.14 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 142.14 and 74.54 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 142.14 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/142.14 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 142.14 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 10,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,595.12/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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