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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 142.05 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 142.05 and 64.17 is: 96.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 142.05 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/142.05 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 142.05 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 9,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115.35/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.40

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