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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.51, 141.66 and 48.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.51, 141.66 and 48.85 is: 73.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.51 : 141.66 = 48.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.51/141.66 = 48.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.51x = 141.66 × 48.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.51x = 6,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920.09/94.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.22

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