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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 140.52 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 140.52 and 86.92 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 140.52 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/140.52 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 140.52 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 12,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214.00/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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