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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.87, 142.26 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.87, 142.26 and 80.38 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.87 : 142.26 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.87/142.26 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.87x = 142.26 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.87x = 11,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,434.86/94.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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