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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.88 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.88 and 39.88 is: 59.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.88 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.88 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.88 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 5,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,618.29/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.77

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