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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.35, 141.42 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.35, 141.42 and 53.70 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.35 : 141.42 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.35/141.42 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.35x = 141.42 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.35x = 7,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594.25/94.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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