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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 130.66 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 130.66 and 91.40 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 130.66 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/130.66 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 130.66 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 11,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,941.44/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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