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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 141.89 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 141.89 and 65.43 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 141.89 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/141.89 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 141.89 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 9,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283.54/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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