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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.64, 130.68 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.64, 130.68 and 65.48 is: 90.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.64 : 130.68 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.64/130.68 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.64x = 130.68 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.64x = 8,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556.93/94.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.42

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