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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.29, 140.61 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.29, 140.61 and 87.80 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.29 : 140.61 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.29/140.61 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.29x = 140.61 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.29x = 12,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,345.12/94.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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