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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.54, 141.90 and 48.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.54, 141.90 and 48.92 is: 73.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.54 : 141.90 = 48.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.54/141.90 = 48.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.54x = 141.90 × 48.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.54x = 6,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,941.50/94.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.42

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