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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 130.46 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 130.46 and 85.84 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 130.46 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/130.46 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 130.46 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 11,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,198.69/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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