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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 130.68 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 130.68 and 68.20 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 130.68 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/130.68 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 130.68 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 8,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,912.38/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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