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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.56, 130.52 and 84.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.56, 130.52 and 84.30 is: 116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.56 : 130.52 = 84.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.56/130.52 = 84.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.56x = 130.52 × 84.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.56x = 11,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,002.84/94.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.36

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