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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 142.03 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 142.03 and 60.53 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 142.03 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/142.03 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 142.03 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 8,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597.08/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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