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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 142.17 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 142.17 and 80.23 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 142.17 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/142.17 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 142.17 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 11,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,405.90/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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