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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.50, 130.44 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.50, 130.44 and 68.70 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.50 : 130.44 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.50/130.44 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.50x = 130.44 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.50x = 8,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,961.23/94.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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