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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.31, 130.16 and 59.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.31, 130.16 and 59.36 is: 81.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.31 : 130.16 = 59.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.31/130.16 = 59.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.31x = 130.16 × 59.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.31x = 7,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726.30/94.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.92

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