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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 130.87 and 53.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 130.87 and 53.39 is: 73.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 130.87 = 53.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/130.87 = 53.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 130.87 × 53.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 6,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987.15/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.68

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