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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.34, 130.08 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.34, 130.08 and 61.58 is: 84.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.34 : 130.08 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.34/130.08 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.34x = 130.08 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.34x = 8,010.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,010.33/94.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.91

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