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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.19, 141.12 and 48.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.19, 141.12 and 48.47 is: 72.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.19 : 141.12 = 48.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.19/141.12 = 48.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.19x = 141.12 × 48.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.19x = 6,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840.09/94.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.62

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