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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 141.12 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 141.12 and 82.44 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 141.12 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/141.12 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 141.12 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 11,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633.93/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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