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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 141.22 and 58.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 141.22 and 58.06 is: 87.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 141.22 = 58.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/141.22 = 58.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 141.22 × 58.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 8,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199.23/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.00

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