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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.13, 141.17 and 42.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.13, 141.17 and 42.77 is: 64.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.13 : 141.17 = 42.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.13/141.17 = 42.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.13x = 141.17 × 42.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.13x = 6,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,037.84/94.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.14

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