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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 142.16 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 142.16 and 86.72 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 142.16 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/142.16 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 142.16 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 12,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328.12/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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