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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 130.48 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 130.48 and 81.60 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 130.48 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/130.48 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 130.48 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 10,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,647.17/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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