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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.87, 130.62 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.87, 130.62 and 81.03 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.87 : 130.62 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.87/130.62 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.87x = 130.62 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.87x = 10,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,584.14/94.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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