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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.63, 130.61 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.63, 130.61 and 55.84 is: 77.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.63 : 130.61 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.63/130.61 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.63x = 130.61 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.63x = 7,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293.26/94.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.07

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