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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.66, 130.53 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.66, 130.53 and 65.50 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.66 : 130.53 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.66/130.53 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.66x = 130.53 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.66x = 8,549.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549.72/94.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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