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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.08, 141.18 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.08, 141.18 and 46.02 is: 69.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.08 : 141.18 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.08/141.18 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.08x = 141.18 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.08x = 6,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497.10/94.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.06

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