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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 140.51 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 140.51 and 86.33 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 140.51 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/140.51 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 140.51 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 12,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,130.80/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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