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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 130.57 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 130.57 and 70.05 is: 96.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 130.57 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/130.57 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 130.57 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 9,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,146.43/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.66

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