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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.38, 141.49 and 46.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.38, 141.49 and 46.25 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.38 : 141.49 = 46.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.38/141.49 = 46.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.38x = 141.49 × 46.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.38x = 6,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543.68/94.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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