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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.68, 130.69 and 55.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.68, 130.69 and 55.90 is: 77.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.68 : 130.69 = 55.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.68/130.69 = 55.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.68x = 130.69 × 55.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.68x = 7,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305.57/94.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.16

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