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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.13, 141.18 and 59.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.13, 141.18 and 59.85 is: 89.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.13 : 141.18 = 59.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.13/141.18 = 59.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.13x = 141.18 × 59.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.13x = 8,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,448.62/94.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.75

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