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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 372.15 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 372.15 and 94.05 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 372.15 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/372.15 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 372.15 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 35,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000.71/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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