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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.43, 130.21 and 64.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.43, 130.21 and 64.96 is: 89.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.43 : 130.21 = 64.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.43/130.21 = 64.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.43x = 130.21 × 64.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.43x = 8,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,458.44/94.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.58

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