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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.87, 142.17 and 58.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.87, 142.17 and 58.69 is: 87.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.87 : 142.17 = 58.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.87/142.17 = 58.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.87x = 142.17 × 58.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.87x = 8,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343.96/94.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.95

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