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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 142.39 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 142.39 and 89.26 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 142.39 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/142.39 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 142.39 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 12,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709.73/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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