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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 130 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 130 and 61.02 is: 84.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 130 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/130 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 130 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 7,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932.60/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.24

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