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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.63, 130.55 and 70.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.63, 130.55 and 70.03 is: 96.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.63 : 130.55 = 70.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.63/130.55 = 70.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.63x = 130.55 × 70.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.63x = 9,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,142.42/94.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.61

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