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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 141.97 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 141.97 and 58.56 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 141.97 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/141.97 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 141.97 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 8,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,313.76/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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