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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 141.83 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 141.83 and 58.60 is: 87.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 141.83 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/141.83 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 141.83 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 8,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,311.24/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.81

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