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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 142.23 and 64.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 142.23 and 64.01 is: 95.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 142.23 = 64.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/142.23 = 64.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 142.23 × 64.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 9,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,104.14/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.90

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