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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.65, 130.53 and 61.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.65, 130.53 and 61.92 is: 85.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.65 : 130.53 = 61.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.65/130.53 = 61.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.65x = 130.53 × 61.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.65x = 8,082.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082.42/94.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.39

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