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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.96, 131.02 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.96, 131.02 and 56.13 is: 77.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.96 : 131.02 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.96/131.02 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.96x = 131.02 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.96x = 7,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354.15/94.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.44

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