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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 141.15 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 141.15 and 59.92 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 141.15 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/141.15 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 141.15 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 8,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457.71/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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