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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 130.57 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 130.57 and 92.50 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 130.57 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/130.57 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 130.57 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 12,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,077.73/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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