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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.54, 130.52 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.54, 130.52 and 61.84 is: 85.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.54 : 130.52 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.54/130.52 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.54x = 130.52 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.54x = 8,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,071.36/94.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.38

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