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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.63, 141.67 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.63, 141.67 and 53.95 is: 80.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.63 : 141.67 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.63/141.67 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.63x = 141.67 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.63x = 7,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643.10/94.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.77

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