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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95, 142.34 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95, 142.34 and 46.20 is: 69.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95 : 142.34 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95/142.34 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95x = 142.34 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95x = 6,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576.11/95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.22

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