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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 130.59 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 130.59 and 81.32 is: 112.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 130.59 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/130.59 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 130.59 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 10,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,619.38/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.47

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