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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.35, 141.46 and 60.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.35, 141.46 and 60.17 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.35 : 141.46 = 60.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.35/141.46 = 60.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.35x = 141.46 × 60.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.35x = 8,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511.65/94.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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