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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 141.83 and 43.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 141.83 and 43.20 is: 64.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 141.83 = 43.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/141.83 = 43.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 141.83 × 43.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 6,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,127.06/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.77

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