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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.12, 141.19 and 40.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.12, 141.19 and 40.03 is: 60.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.12 : 141.19 = 40.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.12/141.19 = 40.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.12x = 141.19 × 40.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.12x = 5,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,651.38/94.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.05

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