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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 130.59 and 83.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 130.59 and 83.81 is: 115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 130.59 = 83.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/130.59 = 83.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 130.59 × 83.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 10,944.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,944.75/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.30

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