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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.29, 130.03 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.29, 130.03 and 87.22 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.29 : 130.03 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.29/130.03 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.29x = 130.03 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.29x = 11,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,341.22/94.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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