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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 142.31 and 34.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 142.31 and 34.03 is: 51.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 142.31 = 34.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/142.31 = 34.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 142.31 × 34.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 4,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842.64/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.01

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