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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 142.41 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 142.41 and 60.69 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 142.41 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/142.41 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 142.41 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 8,642.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642.86/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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