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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 141.69 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 141.69 and 54.06 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 141.69 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/141.69 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 141.69 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 7,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659.76/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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