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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.66, 142.24 and 54.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.66, 142.24 and 54.11 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.66 : 142.24 = 54.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.66/142.24 = 54.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.66x = 142.24 × 54.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.66x = 7,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,696.83/94.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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