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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 141.44 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 141.44 and 46.13 is: 69.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 141.44 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/141.44 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 141.44 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 6,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523.69/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.20

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