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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 142.34 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 142.34 and 49.22 is: 73.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 142.34 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/142.34 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 142.34 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 7,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005.97/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.83

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