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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 141.19 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 141.19 and 55.70 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 141.19 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/141.19 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 141.19 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 7,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864.28/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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