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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.54, 141.61 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.54, 141.61 and 53.94 is: 80.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.54 : 141.61 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.54/141.61 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.54x = 141.61 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.54x = 7,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638.44/94.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.80

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