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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 141.24 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 141.24 and 45.40 is: 68.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 141.24 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/141.24 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 141.24 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 6,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,411.51/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.09

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