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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.99, 142.29 and 64.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.99, 142.29 and 64.06 is: 95.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.99 : 142.29 = 64.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.99/142.29 = 64.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.99x = 142.29 × 64.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.99x = 9,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115.10/94.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.96

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