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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.42, 130.36 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.42, 130.36 and 84.55 is: 116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.42 : 130.36 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.42/130.36 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.42x = 130.36 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.42x = 11,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,021.40/94.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.73

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