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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 142.40 and 40.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 142.40 and 40.87 is: 61.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 142.40 = 40.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/142.40 = 40.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 142.40 × 40.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 5,818.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818.97/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.29

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