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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 141.26 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 141.26 and 46.08 is: 69.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 141.26 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/141.26 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 141.26 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 6,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,509.26/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.06

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