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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 141.33 and 86.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 141.33 and 86.39 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 141.33 = 86.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/141.33 = 86.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 141.33 × 86.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 12,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209.50/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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