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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.67, 130.62 and 61.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.67, 130.62 and 61.91 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.67 : 130.62 = 61.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.67/130.62 = 61.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.67x = 130.62 × 61.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.67x = 8,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,086.68/94.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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