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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.38, 130.17 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.38, 130.17 and 64.86 is: 89.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.38 : 130.17 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.38/130.17 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.38x = 130.17 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.38x = 8,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442.83/94.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.46

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