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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 130.49 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 130.49 and 61.87 is: 85.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 130.49 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/130.49 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 130.49 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 8,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,073.42/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.35

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