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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 130.43 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 130.43 and 65.43 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 130.43 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/130.43 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 130.43 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 8,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533.71/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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