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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.67, 130.56 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.67, 130.56 and 68.62 is: 94.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.67 : 130.56 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.67/130.56 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.67x = 130.56 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.67x = 8,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,958.89/94.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.63

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