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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.25, 141.39 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.25, 141.39 and 30.14 is: 45.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.25 : 141.39 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.25/141.39 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.25x = 141.39 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.25x = 4,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261.49/94.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.21

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