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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.97, 131.08 and 56.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.97, 131.08 and 56.15 is: 77.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.97 : 131.08 = 56.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.97/131.08 = 56.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.97x = 131.08 × 56.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.97x = 7,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,359.35/94.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.50

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