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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 142.11 and 52.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 142.11 and 52.10 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 142.11 = 52.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/142.11 = 52.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 142.11 × 52.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 7,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,403.93/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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