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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 142.48 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 142.48 and 94.53 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 142.48 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/142.48 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 142.48 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 13,469.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,469.29/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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