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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 141.59 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 141.59 and 65.56 is: 98.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 141.59 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/141.59 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 141.59 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 9,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281.85/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.13

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