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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.08, 130.14 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.08, 130.14 and 81.12 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.08 : 130.14 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.08/130.14 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.08x = 130.14 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.08x = 10,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,556.96/94.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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