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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.37, 130.23 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.37, 130.23 and 61.11 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.37 : 130.23 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.37/130.23 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.37x = 130.23 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.37x = 7,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,958.36/94.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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