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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 142.25 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 142.25 and 51.54 is: 77.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 142.25 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/142.25 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 142.25 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 7,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,331.57/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.26

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