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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.63, 141.86 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.63, 141.86 and 86.18 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.63 : 141.86 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.63/141.86 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.63x = 141.86 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.63x = 12,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,225.14/94.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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