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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 142.39 and 34.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 142.39 and 34.02 is: 51.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 142.39 = 34.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/142.39 = 34.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 142.39 × 34.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 4,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844.11/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.05

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