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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 142.43 and 61.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 142.43 and 61.92 is: 92.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 142.43 = 61.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/142.43 = 61.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 142.43 × 61.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 8,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,818.96/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.94

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