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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.50, 130.38 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.50, 130.38 and 61.77 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.50 : 130.38 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.50/130.38 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.50x = 130.38 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.50x = 8,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054.09/94.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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