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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 142.28 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 142.28 and 65.86 is: 98.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 142.28 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/142.28 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 142.28 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 9,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,370.56/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.85

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