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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 141.70 and 53.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 141.70 and 53.97 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 141.70 = 53.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/141.70 = 53.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 141.70 × 53.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 7,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646.98/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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