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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 130.57 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 130.57 and 65.68 is: 90.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 130.57 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/130.57 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 130.57 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 8,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574.86/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.42

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