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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 130.24 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 130.24 and 68.56 is: 94.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 130.24 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/130.24 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 130.24 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 8,929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,929.25/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.51

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