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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.69, 130.71 and 61.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.69, 130.71 and 61.98 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.69 : 130.71 = 61.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.69/130.71 = 61.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.69x = 130.71 × 61.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.69x = 8,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101.41/94.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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