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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 142.32 and 54.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 142.32 and 54.33 is: 81.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 142.32 = 54.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/142.32 = 54.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 142.32 × 54.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 7,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,732.25/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.54

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