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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.57, 130.50 and 59.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.57, 130.50 and 59.65 is: 82.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.57 : 130.50 = 59.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.57/130.50 = 59.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.57x = 130.50 × 59.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.57x = 7,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784.33/94.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.31

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