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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.66, 130.63 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.66, 130.63 and 55.84 is: 77.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.66 : 130.63 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.66/130.63 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.66x = 130.63 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.66x = 7,294.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,294.38/94.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.06

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