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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 130.73 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 130.73 and 81.66 is: 112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 130.73 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/130.73 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 130.73 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 10,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,675.00/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.82

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