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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.20, 130.14 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.20, 130.14 and 85.20 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.20 : 130.14 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.20/130.14 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.20x = 130.14 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.20x = 11,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,087.93/94.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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