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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.13, 141.28 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.13, 141.28 and 53.58 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.13 : 141.28 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.13/141.28 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.13x = 141.28 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.13x = 7,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569.78/94.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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