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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.60, 130.53 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.60, 130.53 and 65.47 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.60 : 130.53 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.60/130.53 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.60x = 130.53 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.60x = 8,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,545.80/94.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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