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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.63, 141.85 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.63, 141.85 and 53.96 is: 80.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.63 : 141.85 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.63/141.85 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.63x = 141.85 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.63x = 7,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,654.45/94.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.89

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