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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 130.67 and 57.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 130.67 and 57.86 is: 79.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 130.67 = 57.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/130.67 = 57.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 130.67 × 57.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 7,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560.57/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.85

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