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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.73, 141.85 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.73, 141.85 and 56.24 is: 84.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.73 : 141.85 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.73/141.85 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.73x = 141.85 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.73x = 7,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977.54/94.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.21

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