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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.57, 142.16 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.57, 142.16 and 86.47 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.57 : 142.16 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.57/142.16 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.57x = 142.16 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.57x = 12,291.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,291.79/94.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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