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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.67, 141.65 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.67, 141.65 and 56.16 is: 84.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.67 : 141.65 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.67/141.65 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.67x = 141.65 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.67x = 7,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,954.78/94.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.03

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