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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 141.90 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 141.90 and 86.56 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 141.90 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/141.90 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 141.90 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 12,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,282.86/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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