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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.81, 131.74 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.81, 131.74 and 93.82 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.81 : 131.74 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.81/131.74 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.81x = 131.74 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.81x = 12,359.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,359.07/94.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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