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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.54, 141.77 and 48.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.54, 141.77 and 48.87 is: 73.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.54 : 141.77 = 48.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.54/141.77 = 48.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.54x = 141.77 × 48.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.54x = 6,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928.95/94.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.29

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