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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.43, 141.63 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.43, 141.63 and 45.68 is: 68.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.43 : 141.63 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.43/141.63 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.43x = 141.63 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.43x = 6,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,469.66/94.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.51

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