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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.25, 141.36 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.25, 141.36 and 36.50 is: 54.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.25 : 141.36 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.25/141.36 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.25x = 141.36 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.25x = 5,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159.44/94.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.74

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