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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 141.18 and 36.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 141.18 and 36.38 is: 54.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 141.18 = 36.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/141.18 = 36.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 141.18 × 36.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 5,136.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136.13/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.54

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