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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 141.17 and 50.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 141.17 and 50.81 is: 76.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 141.17 = 50.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/141.17 = 50.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 141.17 × 50.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 7,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171.89/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.18

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