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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.54, 130.53 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.54, 130.53 and 59.59 is: 82.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.54 : 130.53 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.54/130.53 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.54x = 130.53 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.54x = 7,778.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,778.28/94.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.28

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