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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.23, 141.36 and 39.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.23, 141.36 and 39.40 is: 59.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.23 : 141.36 = 39.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.23/141.36 = 39.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.23x = 141.36 × 39.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.23x = 5,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,569.58/94.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.11

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