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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 130.04 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 130.04 and 86.54 is: 119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 130.04 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/130.04 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 130.04 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 11,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,253.01/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.36

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