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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 131.09 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 131.09 and 92.45 is: 127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 131.09 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/131.09 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 131.09 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 12,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,118.15/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.94

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