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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.71, 130.59 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.71, 130.59 and 70.14 is: 96.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.71 : 130.59 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.71/130.59 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.71x = 130.59 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.71x = 9,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159.58/94.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.71

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