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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.74, 131.57 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.74, 131.57 and 92.16 is: 127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.74 : 131.57 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.74/131.57 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.74x = 131.57 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.74x = 12,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125.03/94.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.98

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