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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 142.07 and 63.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 142.07 and 63.77 is: 95.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 142.07 = 63.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/142.07 = 63.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 142.07 × 63.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 9,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,058.77/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.84

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