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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 141.94 and 56.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 141.94 and 56.20 is: 84.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 141.94 = 56.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/141.94 = 56.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 141.94 × 56.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 7,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977.03/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.25

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