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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 129.96 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 129.96 and 87.69 is: 121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 129.96 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/129.96 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 129.96 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 11,396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,396.19/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.02

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