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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 141.17 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 141.17 and 65.31 is: 97.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 141.17 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/141.17 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 141.17 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 9,219.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,219.81/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.84

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