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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.73, 142.19 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.73, 142.19 and 58.74 is: 88.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.73 : 142.19 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.73/142.19 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.73x = 142.19 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.73x = 8,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,351.95/94.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.17

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