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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 142.54 and 59.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 142.54 and 59.09 is: 88.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 142.54 = 59.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/142.54 = 59.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 142.54 × 59.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 8,421.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421.83/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.72

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