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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.28, 142.66 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.28, 142.66 and 54.68 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.28 : 142.66 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.28/142.66 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.28x = 142.66 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.28x = 7,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,800.00/95.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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