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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 142.15 and 40.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 142.15 and 40.75 is: 61.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 142.15 = 40.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/142.15 = 40.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 142.15 × 40.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 5,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,792.41/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.08

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