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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 142.37 and 34.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 142.37 and 34.01 is: 51.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 142.37 = 34.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/142.37 = 34.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 142.37 × 34.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 4,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842.44/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.03

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