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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 141.98 and 54.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 141.98 and 54.05 is: 81.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 141.98 = 54.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/141.98 = 54.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 141.98 × 54.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 7,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673.04/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.12

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