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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.75, 130.67 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.75, 130.67 and 59.74 is: 82.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.75 : 130.67 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.75/130.67 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.75x = 130.67 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.75x = 7,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805.60/94.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.38

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