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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.34, 131.05 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.34, 131.05 and 92.87 is: 129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.34 : 131.05 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.34/131.05 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.34x = 131.05 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.34x = 12,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,170.15/94.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.00

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