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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.38, 141.45 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.38, 141.45 and 65.50 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.38 : 141.45 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.38/141.45 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.38x = 141.45 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.38x = 9,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265.17/94.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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