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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 141.44 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 141.44 and 85.54 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 141.44 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/141.44 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 141.44 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 12,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098.78/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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