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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 142.40 and 54.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 142.40 and 54.40 is: 81.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 142.40 = 54.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/142.40 = 54.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 142.40 × 54.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 7,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746.56/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.61

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