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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 141.13 and 36.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 141.13 and 36.30 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 141.13 = 36.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/141.13 = 36.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 141.13 × 36.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 5,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122.80/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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