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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 142.13 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 142.13 and 36.23 is: 54.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 142.13 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/142.13 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 142.13 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 5,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148.75/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.31

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