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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.14, 142.50 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.14, 142.50 and 46.96 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.14 : 142.50 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.14/142.50 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.14x = 142.50 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.14x = 6,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691.80/95.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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