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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 130.44 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 130.44 and 76.20 is: 105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 130.44 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/130.44 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 130.44 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 9,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,939.53/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.05

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