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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.66, 141.98 and 40.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.66, 141.98 and 40.54 is: 60.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.66 : 141.98 = 40.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.66/141.98 = 40.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.66x = 141.98 × 40.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.66x = 5,755.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755.87/94.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.81

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