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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 141.91 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 141.91 and 56.13 is: 84.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 141.91 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/141.91 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 141.91 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 7,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,965.41/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.17

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