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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.20, 130.05 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.20, 130.05 and 61.55 is: 84.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.20 : 130.05 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.20/130.05 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.20x = 130.05 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.20x = 8,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003.93/94.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.97

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