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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 130.62 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 130.62 and 69.88 is: 96.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 130.62 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/130.62 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 130.62 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 9,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,127.73/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.61

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