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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.14, 130.14 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.14, 130.14 and 78.66 is: 108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.14 : 130.14 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.14/130.14 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.14x = 130.14 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.14x = 10,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,236.81/94.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.74

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