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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 141.24 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 141.24 and 59.93 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 141.24 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/141.24 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 141.24 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 8,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,464.51/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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