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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 141.08 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 141.08 and 86.73 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 141.08 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/141.08 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 141.08 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 12,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,235.43/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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