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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 130.95 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 130.95 and 85.59 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 130.95 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/130.95 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 130.95 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 11,208.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,208.01/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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