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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.39, 141.59 and 43.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.39, 141.59 and 43.04 is: 64.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.39 : 141.59 = 43.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.39/141.59 = 43.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.39x = 141.59 × 43.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.39x = 6,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,094.50/94.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.57

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