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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 142.15 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 142.15 and 60.57 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 142.15 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/142.15 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 142.15 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 8,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,609.01/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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