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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 130.98 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 130.98 and 81.80 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 130.98 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/130.98 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 130.98 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 10,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,714.16/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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