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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.94, 130.72 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.94, 130.72 and 78.54 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 130.72 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/130.72 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 130.72 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 10,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,266.75/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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