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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 131.16 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 131.16 and 92.16 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 131.16 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/131.16 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 131.16 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 12,087.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,087.71/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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