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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.61, 131.18 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.61, 131.18 and 93.47 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.61 : 131.18 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.61/131.18 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.61x = 131.18 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.61x = 12,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,260.97/94.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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