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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.39, 130.31 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.39, 130.31 and 89.37 is: 123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.39 : 130.31 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.39/130.31 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.39x = 130.31 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.39x = 11,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,645.80/94.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.38

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