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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 141.82 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 141.82 and 45.90 is: 68.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 141.82 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/141.82 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 141.82 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 6,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,509.54/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.78

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