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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 130.50 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 130.50 and 71.33 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 130.50 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/130.50 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 130.50 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 9,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,308.57/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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