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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.21, 130.08 and 59.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.21, 130.08 and 59.26 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.21 : 130.08 = 59.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.21/130.08 = 59.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.21x = 130.08 × 59.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.21x = 7,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708.54/94.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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