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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 130.59 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 130.59 and 79.16 is: 109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 130.59 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/130.59 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 130.59 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 10,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336.85/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.18

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