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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.47, 141.48 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.47, 141.48 and 65.61 is: 98.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.47 : 141.48 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.47/141.48 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.47x = 141.48 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.47x = 9,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282.50/94.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.26

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