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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 140.33 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 140.33 and 87.52 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 140.33 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/140.33 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 140.33 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 12,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281.68/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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