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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 131.12 and 79.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 131.12 and 79.43 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 131.12 = 79.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/131.12 = 79.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 131.12 × 79.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 10,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,414.46/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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