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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.98, 142.41 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.98, 142.41 and 43.62 is: 65.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.98 : 142.41 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.98/142.41 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.98x = 142.41 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.98x = 6,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,211.92/94.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.40

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