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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 142.52 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 142.52 and 72.16 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 142.52 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/142.52 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 142.52 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 10,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,284.24/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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