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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 130.08 and 69.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 130.08 and 69.76 is: 96.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 130.08 = 69.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/130.08 = 69.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 130.08 × 69.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 9,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074.38/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.25

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