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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 130.07 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 130.07 and 54.91 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 130.07 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/130.07 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 130.07 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 7,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,141.94/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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