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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 141.31 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 141.31 and 58.14 is: 87.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 141.31 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/141.31 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 141.31 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 8,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,215.76/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.23

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