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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 372.12 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 372.12 and 94.06 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 372.12 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/372.12 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 372.12 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 35,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001.61/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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