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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 130 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 130 and 65.15 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 130 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/130 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 130 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 8,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469.50/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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