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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.77, 142.23 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.77, 142.23 and 54.22 is: 81.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.77 : 142.23 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.77/142.23 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.77x = 142.23 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.77x = 7,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,711.67/94.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.37

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