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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.23, 130.02 and 55.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.23, 130.02 and 55.43 is: 76.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.23 : 130.02 = 55.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.23/130.02 = 55.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.23x = 130.02 × 55.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.23x = 7,207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207.01/94.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.48

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