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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 130.02 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 130.02 and 61.50 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 130.02 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/130.02 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 130.02 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 7,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,996.23/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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