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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 142.14 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 142.14 and 65.80 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 142.14 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/142.14 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 142.14 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 9,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352.81/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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