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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.94, 130.05 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.94, 130.05 and 76.92 is: 115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.94 : 130.05 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.94/130.05 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.94x = 130.05 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.94x = 10,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,003.45/86.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.06

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