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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.58, 130.46 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.58, 130.46 and 55.74 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.58 : 130.46 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.58/130.46 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.58x = 130.46 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.58x = 7,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271.84/94.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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