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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 141.24 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 141.24 and 29.16 is: 43.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 141.24 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/141.24 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 141.24 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 4,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118.67/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.74

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