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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.91, 142.32 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.91, 142.32 and 46.16 is: 69.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.91 : 142.32 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.91/142.32 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.91x = 142.32 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.91x = 6,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568.78/94.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.21

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