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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.47, 141.66 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.47, 141.66 and 45.66 is: 68.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.47 : 141.66 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.47/141.66 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.47x = 141.66 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.47x = 6,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,468.20/94.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.47

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