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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 141.55 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 141.55 and 87.24 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 141.55 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/141.55 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 141.55 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 12,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348.82/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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