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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.71, 141.94 and 51.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.71, 141.94 and 51.31 is: 76.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.71 : 141.94 = 51.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.71/141.94 = 51.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.71x = 141.94 × 51.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.71x = 7,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282.94/94.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.90

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