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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 130.33 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 130.33 and 79.82 is: 110.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 130.33 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/130.33 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 130.33 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 10,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,402.94/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.01

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