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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.62, 130.59 and 77.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.62, 130.59 and 77.34 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.62 : 130.59 = 77.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.62/130.59 = 77.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.62x = 130.59 × 77.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.62x = 10,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,099.83/94.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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