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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.35, 130.20 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.35, 130.20 and 55.02 is: 75.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.35 : 130.20 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.35/130.20 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.35x = 130.20 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.35x = 7,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,163.60/94.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.93

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