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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 142.34 and 54.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 142.34 and 54.29 is: 81.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 142.34 = 54.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/142.34 = 54.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 142.34 × 54.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 7,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,727.37/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.44

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