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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 141.58 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 141.58 and 53.86 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 141.58 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/141.58 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 141.58 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 7,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625.50/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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