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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.85, 130.90 and 53.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.85, 130.90 and 53.42 is: 73.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.85 : 130.90 = 53.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.85/130.90 = 53.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.85x = 130.90 × 53.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.85x = 6,991.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,991.89/94.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.71

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