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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.11, 141.20 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.11, 141.20 and 50.82 is: 76.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.11 : 141.20 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.11/141.20 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.11x = 141.20 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.11x = 7,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175.78/94.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.25

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