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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.98, 141.06 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.98, 141.06 and 45.92 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.98 : 141.06 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.98/141.06 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.98x = 141.06 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.98x = 6,477.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,477.48/93.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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