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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 141.54 and 46.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 141.54 and 46.12 is: 69.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 141.54 = 46.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/141.54 = 46.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 141.54 × 46.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 6,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,527.82/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.31

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