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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 141.79 and 56.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 141.79 and 56.26 is: 84.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 141.79 = 56.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/141.79 = 56.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 141.79 × 56.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 7,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,976.12/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.18

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