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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.24, 130.20 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.24, 130.20 and 81.88 is: 113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.24 : 130.20 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.24/130.20 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.24x = 130.20 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.24x = 10,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,660.78/94.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.12

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