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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 141.93 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 141.93 and 46.50 is: 69.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 141.93 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/141.93 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 141.93 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 6,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599.75/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.73

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