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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 141.86 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 141.86 and 53.99 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 141.86 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/141.86 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 141.86 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 7,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,658.04/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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