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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.66, 130.78 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.66, 130.78 and 93.94 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.66 : 130.78 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.66/130.78 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.66x = 130.78 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.66x = 12,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285.47/94.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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