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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.16, 141.44 and 86.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.16, 141.44 and 86.65 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.16 : 141.44 = 86.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.16/141.44 = 86.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.16x = 141.44 × 86.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.16x = 12,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,254.99/94.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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