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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.97, 131.13 and 76.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.97, 131.13 and 76.63 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.97 : 131.13 = 76.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.97/131.13 = 76.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.97x = 131.13 × 76.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.97x = 10,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,048.37/94.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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