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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.31, 141.31 and 48.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.31, 141.31 and 48.60 is: 72.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.31 : 141.31 = 48.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.31/141.31 = 48.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.31x = 141.31 × 48.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.31x = 6,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866.96/94.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.81

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