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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.46, 141.78 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.46, 141.78 and 53.88 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.46 : 141.78 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.46/141.78 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.46x = 141.78 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.46x = 7,639.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639.11/94.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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