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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.09, 141.30 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.09, 141.30 and 86.06 is: 129.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.09 : 141.30 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.09/141.30 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.09x = 141.30 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.09x = 12,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,159.80/94.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.24

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