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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.02, 141.16 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.02, 141.16 and 61.42 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.02 : 141.16 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.02/141.16 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.02x = 141.16 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.02x = 8,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670.05/94.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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