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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 142.16 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 142.16 and 58.64 is: 87.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 142.16 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/142.16 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 142.16 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 8,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335.55/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.95

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