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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.84, 130.98 and 70.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.84, 130.98 and 70.24 is: 97.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.84 : 130.98 = 70.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.84/130.98 = 70.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.84x = 130.98 × 70.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.84x = 9,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200.04/94.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.01

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