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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 130.36 and 78.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 130.36 and 78.99 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 130.36 = 78.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/130.36 = 78.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 130.36 × 78.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 10,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,297.14/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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