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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.31, 130.20 and 64.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.31, 130.20 and 64.96 is: 89.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.31 : 130.20 = 64.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.31/130.20 = 64.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.31x = 130.20 × 64.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.31x = 8,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457.79/94.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.68

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