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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.86, 130.82 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.86, 130.82 and 65.70 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.86 : 130.82 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.86/130.82 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.86x = 130.82 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.86x = 8,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594.55/94.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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