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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 141.21 and 48.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 141.21 and 48.54 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 141.21 = 48.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/141.21 = 48.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 141.21 × 48.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 6,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,854.33/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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