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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.17, 130.01 and 65.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.17, 130.01 and 65.10 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.17 : 130.01 = 65.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.17/130.01 = 65.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.17x = 130.01 × 65.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.17x = 8,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,463.33/94.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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