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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.81, 130.90 and 58.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.81, 130.90 and 58.04 is: 80.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.81 : 130.90 = 58.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.81/130.90 = 58.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.81x = 130.90 × 58.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.81x = 7,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596.65/94.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.13

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