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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 140.95 and 48.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 140.95 and 48.39 is: 72.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 140.95 = 48.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/140.95 = 48.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 140.95 × 48.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 6,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,820.45/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.45

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