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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.71, 141.98 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.71, 141.98 and 54.17 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.71 : 141.98 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.71/141.98 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.71x = 141.98 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.71x = 7,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,690.08/94.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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