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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 141.25 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 141.25 and 47.89 is: 71.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 141.25 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/141.25 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 141.25 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 6,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,764.70/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.83

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