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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.40, 141.62 and 43.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.40, 141.62 and 43.03 is: 64.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.40 : 141.62 = 43.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.40/141.62 = 43.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.40x = 141.62 × 43.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.40x = 6,093.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093.87/94.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.55

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