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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.90, 142.25 and 40.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.90, 142.25 and 40.80 is: 61.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.90 : 142.25 = 40.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.90/142.25 = 40.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.90x = 142.25 × 40.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.90x = 5,803.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803.83/94.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.16

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