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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 141.02 and 39.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 141.02 and 39.94 is: 59.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 141.02 = 39.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/141.02 = 39.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 141.02 × 39.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 5,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632.34/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.92

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