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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.85, 142.13 and 54.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.85, 142.13 and 54.21 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.85 : 142.13 = 54.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.85/142.13 = 54.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.85x = 142.13 × 54.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.85x = 7,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704.60/94.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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