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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.27, 129.78 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.27, 129.78 and 81.11 is: 111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.27 : 129.78 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.27/129.78 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.27x = 129.78 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.27x = 10,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,525.81/94.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.66

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