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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 141.30 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 141.30 and 58.14 is: 87.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 141.30 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/141.30 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 141.30 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 8,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215.18/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.27

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