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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.67, 142.03 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.67, 142.03 and 45.94 is: 68.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.67 : 142.03 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.67/142.03 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.67x = 142.03 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.67x = 6,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,525.14/94.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.93

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