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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 130.50 and 53.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 130.50 and 53.14 is: 73.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 130.50 = 53.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/130.50 = 53.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 130.50 × 53.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 6,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,934.12/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.31

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