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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 142.13 and 37.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 142.13 and 37.01 is: 55.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 142.13 = 37.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/142.13 = 37.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 142.13 × 37.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 5,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260.23/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.46

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