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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 130.87 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 130.87 and 59.86 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 130.87 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/130.87 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 130.87 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 7,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,833.88/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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