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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 131 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 131 and 58.08 is: 80.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 131 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/131 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 131 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 7,608.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608.48/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.16

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