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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.13, 141.20 and 48.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.13, 141.20 and 48.45 is: 72.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.13 : 141.20 = 48.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.13/141.20 = 48.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.13x = 141.20 × 48.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.13x = 6,840.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840.90/94.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.68

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