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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 140.97 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 140.97 and 86.22 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 140.97 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/140.97 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 140.97 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 12,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,154.43/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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