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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 130.46 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 130.46 and 92.36 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 130.46 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/130.46 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 130.46 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 12,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048.17/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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