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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 141.99 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 141.99 and 72.15 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 141.99 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/141.99 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 141.99 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 10,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,244.58/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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