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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 141.29 and 42.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 141.29 and 42.84 is: 64.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 141.29 = 42.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/141.29 = 42.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 141.29 × 42.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 6,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052.86/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.30

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