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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 142.34 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 142.34 and 37.13 is: 55.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 142.34 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/142.34 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 142.34 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 5,284.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284.19/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.69

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