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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 142.29 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 142.29 and 54.26 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 142.29 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/142.29 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 142.29 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 7,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720.66/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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