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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.25, 141.41 and 80.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.25, 141.41 and 80.89 is: 121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.25 : 141.41 = 80.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.25/141.41 = 80.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.25x = 141.41 × 80.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.25x = 11,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,438.50/94.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.36

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