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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 142.39 and 52.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 142.39 and 52.13 is: 78.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 142.39 = 52.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/142.39 = 52.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 142.39 × 52.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 7,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421.95/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.20

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