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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 141.96 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 141.96 and 85.62 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 141.96 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/141.96 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 141.96 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 12,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154.62/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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