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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 130.02 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 130.02 and 83.22 is: 114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 130.02 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/130.02 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 130.02 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 10,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,820.58/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.78

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