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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.27, 131 and 93.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.27, 131 and 93.13 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.27 : 131 = 93.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.27/131 = 93.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.27x = 131 × 93.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.27x = 12,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,200.03/94.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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