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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 141.80 and 55.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 141.80 and 55.99 is: 83.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 141.80 = 55.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/141.80 = 55.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 141.80 × 55.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 7,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,939.38/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.99

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