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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 142.50 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 142.50 and 46.24 is: 69.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 142.50 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/142.50 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 142.50 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 6,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589.20/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.39

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