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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 142.26 and 49.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 142.26 and 49.23 is: 73.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 142.26 = 49.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/142.26 = 49.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 142.26 × 49.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 7,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003.28/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.79

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