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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 141.47 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 141.47 and 60.08 is: 90.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 141.47 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/141.47 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 141.47 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 8,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,499.22/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.17

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