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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 130.59 and 78.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 130.59 and 78.29 is: 107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 130.59 = 78.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/130.59 = 78.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 130.59 × 78.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 10,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223.89/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.78

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