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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.48, 130.39 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.48, 130.39 and 55.13 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.48 : 130.39 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.48/130.39 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.48x = 130.39 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.48x = 7,188.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188.65/94.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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