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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 130.81 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 130.81 and 87.16 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 130.81 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/130.81 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 130.81 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 11,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,401.40/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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