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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.08, 141.02 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.08, 141.02 and 40 is: 59.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.08 : 141.02 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.08/141.02 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.08x = 141.02 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.08x = 5,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,640.80/94.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.96

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