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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 142.02 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 142.02 and 61.77 is: 92.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 142.02 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/142.02 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 142.02 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 8,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,772.58/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.66

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