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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 129.86 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 129.86 and 86.17 is: 119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 129.86 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/129.86 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 129.86 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 11,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,190.04/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.04

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