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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.58, 141.91 and 51.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.58, 141.91 and 51.21 is: 76.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.58 : 141.91 = 51.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.58/141.91 = 51.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.58x = 141.91 × 51.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.58x = 7,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266.73/94.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.83

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