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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.67, 130.82 and 78.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.67, 130.82 and 78.22 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.67 : 130.82 = 78.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.67/130.82 = 78.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.67x = 130.82 × 78.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.67x = 10,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,231.78/94.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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