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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.32, 130.08 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.32, 130.08 and 69.42 is: 95.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.32 : 130.08 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.32/130.08 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.32x = 130.08 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.32x = 9,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030.15/94.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.74

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