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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 142.05 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 142.05 and 65.82 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 142.05 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/142.05 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 142.05 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 9,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,349.02/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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