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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.36, 141.54 and 46.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.36, 141.54 and 46.21 is: 69.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.36 : 141.54 = 46.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.36/141.54 = 46.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.36x = 141.54 × 46.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.36x = 6,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540.56/94.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.32

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