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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 141.51 and 60.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 141.51 and 60.19 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 141.51 = 60.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/141.51 = 60.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 141.51 × 60.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 8,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517.49/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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