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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 141.96 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 141.96 and 36.87 is: 55.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 141.96 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/141.96 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 141.96 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 5,234.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234.07/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.33

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