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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 142.44 and 60.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 142.44 and 60.70 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 142.44 = 60.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/142.44 = 60.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 142.44 × 60.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 8,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646.11/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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