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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.29, 130.08 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.29, 130.08 and 61.53 is: 84.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.29 : 130.08 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.29/130.08 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.29x = 130.08 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.29x = 8,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,003.82/94.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.89

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