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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.66, 130.47 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.66, 130.47 and 86.92 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.66 : 130.47 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.66/130.47 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.66x = 130.47 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.66x = 11,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,340.45/94.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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