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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.58, 141.92 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.58, 141.92 and 60.24 is: 90.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.58 : 141.92 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.58/141.92 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.58x = 141.92 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.58x = 8,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549.26/94.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.39

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