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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 142.37 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 142.37 and 58.73 is: 88.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 142.37 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/142.37 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 142.37 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 8,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,361.89/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.23

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