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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 141.49 and 50.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 141.49 and 50.86 is: 76.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 141.49 = 50.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/141.49 = 50.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 141.49 × 50.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 7,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196.42/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.43

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