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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.44, 141.57 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.44, 141.57 and 86.75 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.44 : 141.57 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.44/141.57 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.44x = 141.57 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.44x = 12,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281.20/94.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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