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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 130.12 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 130.12 and 61.55 is: 84.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 130.12 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/130.12 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 130.12 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 8,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,008.89/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.93

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