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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 141.54 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 141.54 and 53.74 is: 80.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 141.54 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/141.54 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 141.54 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 7,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606.36/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.66

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