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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.30, 142.90 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.30, 142.90 and 59.25 is: 88.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.30 : 142.90 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.30/142.90 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.30x = 142.90 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.30x = 8,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,467.21/95.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.85

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