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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.78, 130.76 and 62.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.78, 130.76 and 62.02 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.78 : 130.76 = 62.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.78/130.76 = 62.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.78x = 130.76 × 62.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.78x = 8,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,109.74/94.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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