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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.36, 130.19 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.36, 130.19 and 61.59 is: 84.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.36 : 130.19 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.36/130.19 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.36x = 130.19 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.36x = 8,017.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,017.44/94.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.97

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