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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.36, 130.02 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.36, 130.02 and 68.44 is: 94.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.36 : 130.02 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.36/130.02 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.36x = 130.02 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.36x = 8,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,898.57/94.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.30

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