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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.69, 130.62 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.69, 130.62 and 65.23 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.69 : 130.62 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.69/130.62 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.69x = 130.62 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.69x = 8,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520.34/94.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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