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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.36, 130.20 and 65.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.36, 130.20 and 65.20 is: 89.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.36 : 130.20 = 65.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.36/130.20 = 65.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.36x = 130.20 × 65.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.36x = 8,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,489.04/94.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.96

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