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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 142.12 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 142.12 and 87.26 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 142.12 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/142.12 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 142.12 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 12,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,401.39/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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