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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.24, 142.92 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.24, 142.92 and 54.74 is: 82.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.24 : 142.92 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.24/142.92 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.24x = 142.92 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.24x = 7,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,824.00/95.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.15

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