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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.69, 130.56 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.69, 130.56 and 59.71 is: 82.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.69 : 130.56 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.69/130.56 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.69x = 130.56 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.69x = 7,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,795.74/94.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.33

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