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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 142.10 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 142.10 and 56.24 is: 84.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 142.10 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/142.10 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 142.10 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 7,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,991.70/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.37

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