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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.59, 130.44 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.59, 130.44 and 84.91 is: 117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.59 : 130.44 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.59/130.44 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.59x = 130.44 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.59x = 11,075.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,075.53/94.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.09

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