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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.29, 130.08 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.29, 130.08 and 58.83 is: 81.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.29 : 130.08 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.29/130.08 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.29x = 130.08 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.29x = 7,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,652.61/94.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.16

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