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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 141.93 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 141.93 and 49.11 is: 73.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 141.93 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/141.93 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 141.93 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 6,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970.18/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.57

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