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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 142.33 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 142.33 and 54.37 is: 81.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 142.33 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/142.33 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 142.33 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 7,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738.52/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.53

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