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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 141.36 and 87.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 141.36 and 87.77 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 141.36 = 87.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/141.36 = 87.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 141.36 × 87.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 12,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,406.46/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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