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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 130.89 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 130.89 and 82.62 is: 113.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 130.89 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/130.89 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 130.89 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 10,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,814.13/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.93

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