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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.35, 130.22 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.35, 130.22 and 55.54 is: 76.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.35 : 130.22 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.35/130.22 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.35x = 130.22 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.35x = 7,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231.49/94.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.65

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