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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.34, 130.17 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.34, 130.17 and 81.28 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.34 : 130.17 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.34/130.17 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.34x = 130.17 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.34x = 10,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,580.22/94.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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