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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.43, 141.57 and 45.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.43, 141.57 and 45.69 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.43 : 141.57 = 45.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.43/141.57 = 45.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.43x = 141.57 × 45.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.43x = 6,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,468.33/94.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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