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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 142.10 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 142.10 and 85.13 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 142.10 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/142.10 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 142.10 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 12,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,096.59/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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