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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.58, 141.68 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.58, 141.68 and 64.17 is: 96.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.58 : 141.68 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.58/141.68 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.58x = 141.68 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.58x = 9,091.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,091.28/94.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.13

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