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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 142.14 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 142.14 and 64.22 is: 96.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 142.14 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/142.14 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 142.14 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 9,128.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128.23/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.37

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