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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.30, 130.16 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.30, 130.16 and 69.86 is: 96.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.30 : 130.16 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.30/130.16 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.30x = 130.16 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.30x = 9,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092.98/94.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.43

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