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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 131.22 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 131.22 and 94.12 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 131.22 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/131.22 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 131.22 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 12,350.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,350.43/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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