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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.61, 142.13 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.61, 142.13 and 89.69 is: 134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.61 : 142.13 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.61/142.13 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.61x = 142.13 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.61x = 12,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746.48/94.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.72

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