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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.25, 130.10 and 59.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.25, 130.10 and 59.29 is: 81.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.25 : 130.10 = 59.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.25/130.10 = 59.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.25x = 130.10 × 59.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.25x = 7,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714.20/94.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.85

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