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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.34, 141.48 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.34, 141.48 and 46.23 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.34 : 141.48 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.34/141.48 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.34x = 141.48 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.34x = 6,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540.62/94.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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