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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 130.39 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 130.39 and 86.79 is: 119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 130.39 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/130.39 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 130.39 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 11,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,316.11/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.71

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