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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.25, 130.07 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.25, 130.07 and 55.47 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.25 : 130.07 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.25/130.07 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.25x = 130.07 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.25x = 7,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214.71/94.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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