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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 130.69 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 130.69 and 81.13 is: 111.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 130.69 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/130.69 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 130.69 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 10,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602.88/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.84

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