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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.01, 129.67 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.01, 129.67 and 87.93 is: 121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.01 : 129.67 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.01/129.67 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.01x = 129.67 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.01x = 11,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,401.66/94.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.29

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