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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.81, 130.85 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.81, 130.85 and 68.66 is: 94.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.81 : 130.85 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.81/130.85 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.81x = 130.85 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.81x = 8,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984.14/94.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.76

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