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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.10, 141.06 and 50.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.10, 141.06 and 50.72 is: 76.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.10 : 141.06 = 50.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.10/141.06 = 50.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.10x = 141.06 × 50.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.10x = 7,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,154.56/94.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.03

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