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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 130.57 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 130.57 and 86.59 is: 119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 130.57 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/130.57 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 130.57 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 11,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306.06/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.31

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