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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.04, 140.96 and 36.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.04, 140.96 and 36.24 is: 54.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.04 : 140.96 = 36.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.04/140.96 = 36.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.04x = 140.96 × 36.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.04x = 5,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108.30/94.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.32

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