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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.54, 141.86 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.54, 141.86 and 40.44 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.54 : 141.86 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.54/141.86 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.54x = 141.86 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.54x = 5,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,736.82/94.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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