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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 131.16 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 131.16 and 82.89 is: 114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 131.16 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/131.16 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 131.16 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 10,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,871.85/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.54

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