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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.89, 130.81 and 78.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.89, 130.81 and 78.22 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.89 : 130.81 = 78.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.89/130.81 = 78.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.89x = 130.81 × 78.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.89x = 10,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,231.96/94.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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