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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.61, 130.47 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.61, 130.47 and 61.94 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.61 : 130.47 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.61/130.47 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.61x = 130.47 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.61x = 8,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081.31/94.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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