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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.70, 142.06 and 40.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.70, 142.06 and 40.60 is: 60.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.70 : 142.06 = 40.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.70/142.06 = 40.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.70x = 142.06 × 40.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.70x = 5,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766.93/94.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.90

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