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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 142.11 and 60.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 142.11 and 60.49 is: 90.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 142.11 = 60.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/142.11 = 60.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 142.11 × 60.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 8,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595.88/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.57

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