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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 130.38 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 130.38 and 89.47 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 130.38 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/130.38 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 130.38 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 11,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,665.10/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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