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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.85, 130.95 and 62.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.85, 130.95 and 62.15 is: 85.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.85 : 130.95 = 62.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.85/130.95 = 62.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.85x = 130.95 × 62.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.85x = 8,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,139.03/94.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.81

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