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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.34, 130.14 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.34, 130.14 and 55.50 is: 76.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.34 : 130.14 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.34/130.14 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.34x = 130.14 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.34x = 7,222.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222.77/94.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.57

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