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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.72, 130.32 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.72, 130.32 and 81.52 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.72 : 130.32 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.72/130.32 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.72x = 130.32 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.72x = 10,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,623.69/94.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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