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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 142.11 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 142.11 and 58.88 is: 88.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 142.11 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/142.11 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 142.11 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 8,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366.73/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.31

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