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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.79, 131.51 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.79, 131.51 and 93.84 is: 130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.79 : 131.51 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.79/131.51 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.79x = 131.51 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.79x = 12,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,340.90/94.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.19

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