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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 130.50 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 130.50 and 81.57 is: 112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 130.50 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/130.50 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 130.50 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 10,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,644.70/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.48

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