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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 142.02 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 142.02 and 54.08 is: 81.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 142.02 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/142.02 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 142.02 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 7,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,680.44/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.05

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