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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.52, 130.52 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.52, 130.52 and 65.50 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.52 : 130.52 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.52/130.52 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.52x = 130.52 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.52x = 8,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549.06/94.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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