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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 141.20 and 50.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 141.20 and 50.80 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 141.20 = 50.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/141.20 = 50.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 141.20 × 50.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 7,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172.96/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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