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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.77, 142.56 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.77, 142.56 and 85.86 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.77 : 142.56 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.77/142.56 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.77x = 142.56 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.77x = 12,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240.20/94.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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