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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 130.31 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 130.31 and 87.94 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 130.31 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/130.31 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 130.31 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 11,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,459.46/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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