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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.82, 130.65 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.82, 130.65 and 70.20 is: 96.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.82 : 130.65 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.82/130.65 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.82x = 130.65 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.82x = 9,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171.63/94.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.73

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