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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 141.67 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 141.67 and 51.22 is: 76.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 141.67 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/141.67 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 141.67 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 7,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,255.63/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.75

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