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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.77, 130.75 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.77, 130.75 and 68.58 is: 94.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.77 : 130.75 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.77/130.75 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.77x = 130.75 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.77x = 8,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966.66/94.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.62

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