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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.01, 141.15 and 58.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.01, 141.15 and 58.10 is: 87.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.01 : 141.15 = 58.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.01/141.15 = 58.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.01x = 141.15 × 58.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.01x = 8,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200.82/94.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.23

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