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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 130.49 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 130.49 and 87.19 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 130.49 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/130.49 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 130.49 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 11,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,377.21/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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