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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 130.97 and 76.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 130.97 and 76.36 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 130.97 = 76.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/130.97 = 76.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 130.97 × 76.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 10,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,000.87/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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