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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.97, 130.82 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.97, 130.82 and 84.04 is: 115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.97 : 130.82 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.97/130.82 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.97x = 130.82 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.97x = 10,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,993.37/94.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.75

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