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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.37, 130.14 and 65.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.37, 130.14 and 65.21 is: 89.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.37 : 130.14 = 65.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.37/130.14 = 65.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.37x = 130.14 × 65.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.37x = 8,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,486.43/94.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.93

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