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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 141.76 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 141.76 and 58.68 is: 87.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 141.76 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/141.76 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 141.76 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 8,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318.48/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.82

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