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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94, 129.60 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94, 129.60 and 82.46 is: 113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94 : 129.60 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94/129.60 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94x = 129.60 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94x = 10,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,686.82/94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.69

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