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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 130.43 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 130.43 and 55.16 is: 76.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 130.43 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/130.43 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 130.43 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 7,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193.59/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.11

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