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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.66, 141.96 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.66, 141.96 and 45.92 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.66 : 141.96 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.66/141.96 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.66x = 141.96 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.66x = 6,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,518.80/94.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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