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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.53, 130.45 and 53.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.53, 130.45 and 53.09 is: 73.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.53 : 130.45 = 53.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.53/130.45 = 53.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.53x = 130.45 × 53.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.53x = 6,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,925.66/94.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.26

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