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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.55, 130.58 and 78.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.55, 130.58 and 78.29 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.55 : 130.58 = 78.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.55/130.58 = 78.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.55x = 130.58 × 78.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.55x = 10,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,222.72/94.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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