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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.50, 141.76 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.50, 141.76 and 43.16 is: 64.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.50 : 141.76 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.50/141.76 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.50x = 141.76 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.50x = 6,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118.36/94.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.74

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