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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 142.10 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 142.10 and 54.24 is: 81.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 142.10 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/142.10 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 142.10 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 7,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707.21/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.18

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