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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 141.12 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 141.12 and 45.42 is: 68.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 141.12 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/141.12 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 141.12 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 6,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,409.67/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.09

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