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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.43, 140.94 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.43, 140.94 and 87.75 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.43 : 140.94 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.43/140.94 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.43x = 140.94 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.43x = 12,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,367.49/94.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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