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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 142.03 and 58.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 142.03 and 58.65 is: 87.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 142.03 = 58.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/142.03 = 58.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 142.03 × 58.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 8,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330.06/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.84

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