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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.77, 130.79 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.77, 130.79 and 61.96 is: 85.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.77 : 130.79 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.77/130.79 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.77x = 130.79 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.77x = 8,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103.75/94.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.51

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