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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 372.14 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 372.14 and 94.06 is: 141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 372.14 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/372.14 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 372.14 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 35,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,003.49/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.04

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