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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 130.26 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 130.26 and 87.82 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 130.26 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/130.26 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 130.26 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 11,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,439.43/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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