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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.66, 130.62 and 53.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.66, 130.62 and 53.21 is: 73.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.66 : 130.62 = 53.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.66/130.62 = 53.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.66x = 130.62 × 53.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.66x = 6,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950.33/94.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.43

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