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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 142.35 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 142.35 and 46.77 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 142.35 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/142.35 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 142.35 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 6,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657.71/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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