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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.75, 130.64 and 70.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.75, 130.64 and 70.18 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.75 : 130.64 = 70.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.75/130.64 = 70.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.75x = 130.64 × 70.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.75x = 9,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,168.32/94.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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