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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 130.56 and 79.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 130.56 and 79.18 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 130.56 = 79.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/130.56 = 79.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 130.56 × 79.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 10,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,337.74/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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