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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.25, 141.31 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.25, 141.31 and 45.48 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.25 : 141.31 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.25/141.31 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.25x = 141.31 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.25x = 6,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426.78/94.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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