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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.77, 142.23 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.77, 142.23 and 56.27 is: 84.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.77 : 142.23 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.77/142.23 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.77x = 142.23 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.77x = 8,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003.29/94.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.45

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