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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.15, 140.87 and 51.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.15, 140.87 and 51.43 is: 76.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.15 : 140.87 = 51.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.15/140.87 = 51.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.15x = 140.87 × 51.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.15x = 7,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244.69/94.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.95

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