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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.97, 131.16 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.97, 131.16 and 93.69 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.97 : 131.16 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.97/131.16 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.97x = 131.16 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.97x = 12,288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,288.73/94.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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