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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 141.83 and 43.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 141.83 and 43.14 is: 64.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 141.83 = 43.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/141.83 = 43.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 141.83 × 43.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 6,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118.65/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.74

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