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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.66, 130.56 and 70.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.66, 130.56 and 70.15 is: 96.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.66 : 130.56 = 70.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.66/130.56 = 70.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.66x = 130.56 × 70.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.66x = 9,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158.78/94.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.75

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