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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 142.40 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 142.40 and 54.64 is: 81.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 142.40 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/142.40 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 142.40 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 7,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780.11/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.95

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