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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 141.90 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 141.90 and 65.59 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 141.90 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/141.90 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 141.90 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 9,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,307.22/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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