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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.13, 141.21 and 50.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.13, 141.21 and 50.79 is: 76.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.13 : 141.21 = 50.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.13/141.21 = 50.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.13x = 141.21 × 50.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.13x = 7,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172.16/94.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.20

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