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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.31, 141.57 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.31, 141.57 and 65.54 is: 98.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.31 : 141.57 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.31/141.57 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.31x = 141.57 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.31x = 9,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278.85/94.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.39

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