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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 130.10 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 130.10 and 79.86 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 130.10 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/130.10 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 130.10 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 10,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389.79/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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