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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 142 and 58.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 142 and 58.36 is: 87.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 142 = 58.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/142 = 58.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 142 × 58.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 8,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287.12/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.32

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