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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 130.71 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 130.71 and 79.21 is: 109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 130.71 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/130.71 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 130.71 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 10,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354.00/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.18

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