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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 372.15 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 372.15 and 94 is: 141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 372.15 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/372.15 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 372.15 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 34,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,982.10/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.01

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