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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 142.04 and 46.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 142.04 and 46.01 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 142.04 = 46.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/142.04 = 46.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 142.04 × 46.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 6,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534.32/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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