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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 142.54 and 60.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 142.54 and 60.80 is: 91.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 142.54 = 60.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/142.54 = 60.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 142.54 × 60.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 8,666.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666.43/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.23

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