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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 142.31 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 142.31 and 60.50 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 142.31 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/142.31 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 142.31 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 8,609.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,609.19/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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