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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.57, 141.72 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.57, 141.72 and 43.25 is: 64.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.57 : 141.72 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.57/141.72 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.57x = 141.72 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.57x = 6,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,128.68/94.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.81

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