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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 130.14 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 130.14 and 68.48 is: 94.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 130.14 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/130.14 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 130.14 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 8,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911.99/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.53

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