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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 131.08 and 82.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 131.08 and 82.65 is: 114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 131.08 = 82.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/131.08 = 82.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 131.08 × 82.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 10,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,833.76/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.28

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