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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 130.31 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 130.31 and 76.97 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 130.31 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/130.31 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 130.31 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 10,029.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,029.96/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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