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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 141.34 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 141.34 and 59.96 is: 89.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 141.34 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/141.34 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 141.34 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 8,474.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,474.75/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.93

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