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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.80, 132.40 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.80, 132.40 and 94.80 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.80 : 132.40 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.80/132.40 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.80x = 132.40 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.80x = 12,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551.52/94.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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