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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.61, 130.57 and 53.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.61, 130.57 and 53.17 is: 73.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.61 : 130.57 = 53.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.61/130.57 = 53.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.61x = 130.57 × 53.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.61x = 6,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,942.41/94.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.38

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