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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.03, 140.98 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.03, 140.98 and 39.88 is: 59.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.03 : 140.98 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.03/140.98 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.03x = 140.98 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.03x = 5,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,622.28/94.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.79

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