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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 142.26 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 142.26 and 54.25 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 142.26 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/142.26 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 142.26 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 7,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717.61/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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