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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.85, 142.19 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.85, 142.19 and 86.40 is: 129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.85 : 142.19 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.85/142.19 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.85x = 142.19 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.85x = 12,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,284.71/94.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.52

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