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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.26, 130.16 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.26, 130.16 and 61.56 is: 85.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.26 : 130.16 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.26/130.16 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.26x = 130.16 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.26x = 8,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012.46/94.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.00

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