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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 141.48 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 141.48 and 45.54 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 141.48 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/141.48 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 141.48 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 6,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443.00/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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