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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.37, 130.25 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.37, 130.25 and 68.21 is: 94.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.37 : 130.25 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.37/130.25 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.37x = 130.25 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.37x = 8,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,884.01/94.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.14

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