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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.19, 140.94 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.19, 140.94 and 87.03 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.19 : 140.94 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.19/140.94 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.19x = 140.94 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.19x = 12,266.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,266.01/94.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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