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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.32, 130.11 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.32, 130.11 and 61.56 is: 84.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.32 : 130.11 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.32/130.11 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.32x = 130.11 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.32x = 8,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,009.57/94.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.92

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