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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 141.17 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 141.17 and 59.87 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 141.17 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/141.17 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 141.17 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 8,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451.90/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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