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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 130.55 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 130.55 and 79.14 is: 108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 130.55 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/130.55 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 130.55 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 10,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,331.33/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.91

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