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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 141.35 and 48.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 141.35 and 48.55 is: 72.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 141.35 = 48.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/141.35 = 48.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 141.35 × 48.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 6,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862.21/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.84

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