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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.04, 140.96 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.04, 140.96 and 86.28 is: 129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.04 : 140.96 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.04/140.96 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.04x = 140.96 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.04x = 12,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162.03/94.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.33

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